My gallbladder was removed in 2005 - I started eating LCHF/Keto in 2010. I have never looked back. I had more of the problems you talked about when I was still a sugar eater. Losing 120lbs was the answer. No issues consuming the fat.
i don't really see a problem either. i went into ketosis after a week. i'm still trying to get fat adapted and haven't lost anything yet but i'm hopeful.
My gallbladder was removed on 2000, I had been on Keto for a year,lost 160 pounds so far, revert diabetes, so, every now and then I experienced bloating or gasses, but, is a small price to pay, I feel great without those extra pounds
@@vipermorrison3370 Hello. Im having my gallbladder removed this coming friday and so worried since Ive been on keto over 2.5 years. Do you think ill be able to continue on my keto diet without my gallbladder? Keto has helped me loose 117 lbs and reversed my diabetes and high blood pressure. Hope everything goes well for me..im very worried to be honest.🤔😔🤔😔🤔😔
Are you sure you are keto? Did you measure your blood glocose and ketones? Glucose should be below 80 and ketones above 2. I have a gallbladder and I can't even eat keto without serious nausea and diarrhea.
I have no gallbladder and what I've found is that I can't eat 100% carnivore because it gives me diarrhea, but I can eat 95% carnivore (super low carb keto). I just have to add a very small serving of vegetable to my meals. I guess it's the tiny bit of fiber in the veg, but whatever it is, it works.
I have had 10 abdominal surgeries for endometriosis- plus surgeries to remove my appendix, Gaul bladder and a hysterectomy. My surgeon told me my gaul bladder was perfectly normal (so, most likely endometriosis). I can’t take estrogen post hysterectomy due to the endometriosis (reared its ugly head immediately when I tried). Anyway, I have put on over #100 in the 15 years since my hysterectomy (I have hypothyroidism too). Just starting Keto this week. I got bile salts (heard they can help). Wish me luck!!
I had my gallbladder removed when I was a young woman and LONG before I learned to question people in the medical profession and do my own research. I have been on Keto since 10.01.19 and am successfully eating only one meal a day. I do have a bullet coffee with butter in the morning, and then eat dinner with my family at night. So far, I haven't had a hard time of it. Thanks for the words of encouragement in your videos. =)
I also had pancreas shutdown and had my gallbladder removed. I'm eating a keto-like diet, cutting out sugar and processed foods. Does it help to take enzymes and/or Ox Bile?
Hey Doc Berry! Great to see you again. Question: Can a person without a gallbladder benefit from taking a bile supplement or support? Something like ox bile or artichoke?
It’s been hard.... lots of failures on this journey. I will take 10 steps forward and then 5 steps back. Every time I get an attack, it lasts days and whenever I try to eat keto foods I will throw everything up. I will literally be forced by my body to eat carbs because anything else I will have to throw up. Its been a hard journey, but God’s Grace has been keeping me going. I won’t give up. I know God will sustain me through, even when my physical body is weak, my spirit is strong.
I had the same issue. only thing I could eat was bland carbs. so had to stop keto. did you ever get an ultrasound.? or manage to keep eating keto.? I want to start again but so afraid of attacks. I can sympathize for sure. I'm doing low carb high protein atm. with no problems. scared to Ramp up the fat levels tho.
@@vixen_vexed i think keto can be good but still gallstones are caused by consuming too much fat, and that is a lot of what you eat with keto, you can still get stones in your liver even after your bladder has been removed
@@Channiej93 I just got some bile salts and digestive enzymes gonna see if that helps. but yes the high fat diet is a short term thing for me I think. I can do high protein low carb just too much fat does not agree with me it seems to cause problems long term
So glad I found this video. I did a google search and every link gave this long list of do's and don'ts for being on keto without a gallbladder. It sounded much more complicated than I was looking for. I only started keto a few days ago and pretty much went full steam ahead. I had mine removed 13yrs ago and since then always had urgent diarrhea when I eat along with extreme pain. Sometimes I couldn't even make it through a meal without running to the bathroom. Anyway, i have not had a single bout of diarrhea since Monday, when I started keto. I didn't even think to look up keto without a gallbladder until I saw a different video mentioning gallbladder/liver health and then I was like OH NO. So, thank you!
Same thing here. I was afraid of starting because I researched and found I shouldn’t doing keto/carnivore. And I would have diarrhea after most of my meals (normal American diet). I started carnivore 4 days ago and I’ve been having normal stools once a day.
I had the same thing but get pain in my left side when I eat fat and meat. I am wondering if I just need to ease in slowly? Like eat non starchy vegetables and less fat at first until I adjust. How do you feel with the higher fats?
I've been on Keto for 17weeks I've lost 44 pounds. I don't have a gallbladder. I have noticed periodically I get loose stools. I was wondering why. I changed my Macros to lower Fat and am doing much better now. Thanks for the info
Did you ever get pain where gallbladder was doing keto? I have been doing keto for 1 week and stopped cause of the pain it wasnt horrible it just scared me which brought me here haha
Hi there! That's fantastic weight loss! I have had my gallbladder removed too and I am desperate to loose weight. Your results have given me confidence to follow the Ketogenic diet. 👍
My Gall Bladder was removed in 2014. I was obese, had gout attacks, and my GB had already turned gangrenous. I changed my lifestyle and diet which made me lose 30 pounds; then started "no sugar" and keto diets last September 2017 which cut another 20 pounds and about 7 waist-inches off. My current speed of weight loss has slowed down, but I'm hoping to drop the final 10 to hit my ideal weight (based on BMI), but that may already be too much. 🤣 Now my blood pressure, uric acid and blood sugar are normal based on my last exam. Awesome!
@Coco-ny5wh I had no issues. It was a complicated operation so eating wasn't on mind mind. I remeber being fearful of eating so my weighg had dropped. The choice to cut out sugar came after that period. I currently do intermittent fasting now as well as avoiding sugar and carbs. I've never felt healthier in my life.
@gall_crafter_works positive go hear! My ops in two days. Super scared and don't want to get "fatter" lost a stone already and want to loose about 3 more ! Alot of people make weight lose seem not possible without a gallbladder. Happy your doing so well !
@Coco-ny5wh I believe you can do it. It felt impossible for me as well given I spent most of my life overweight. There will definitely be some adjustments as your body gets used to the changes, but take it slow. Cut the sugar when your ready, and fight all temptation HAHA. Weight loss is just one of many other heallth benefits waiting for you. I wish you well, and pray for your successful operation and good health.
Been there, I took 1 or 2 ox bile salt tablets after I ate for the first month or so to boost up my bile and then slowly reduced it. Simple, cheap and it works, not like my stupid gallbladder, that thing nearly killed me! I eat one meal a day in 2 small parts to get my caloric needs so fasting 22.5 hours a day most days. I love it and 70% fat is no problem just don't take too much MCT oil at one time or nothing will keep the diarrhea away!
I had my gallbladder removed 20 years ago and I have been keto for years with no perceptible problems and my wife and I also practice Omad. I guess the longer you go keto the more your liver adapts
Like many here, I had my gallbladder removed, nearly 30yrs ago. Until I started Keto, I had many episodes of gi issues. Since starting Keto 8 weeks ago, I’ve had 1, after eating my first solid meal following a 60 hr fast. Considering I used to have this issue nearly every time I went longer then 12 hrs with out food, I’d say Keto is a major win!!
I had my gallbladder out 4 years ago. I started out eating about 70 grams a fat a day. Now I'm up to 100 . No problems .I've lost 35 pounds in 6 months. At my goal weight 145. I'll never go back to eating carbs.
When I was in high school I had appendicitis, they had to remove it and when I woke up they said I had gall stones so they took my gall bladder too. Butchers!
20 yrs ago I had my gallbladder removed after it ruptured. I had been on “protein power” diet for 3 yrs. for PCOS and Metabolic syndrome.They made me leave this way of life. 10 yrs later I had ballooned to 396 lbs. I had the gastric sleeve and only dropped to 210 lbs but herniated a disc in my back and had 2 kids. So back up to 264 lbs. My TSH was elevated and ferritin only 6. So I am going to change to this way of life and my Dr will run new tests after 3 months. We are switching the family to this keto way of life. But, I am struggling a bit with the fat and the food volume for IF. But we are determined to heal our bodies and get off all processed foods.
I had my gallbladder removed in 03. I've always had issues eight after with anything I eat. But Keto has helped the problem. I still go but I'm not rushing to the bathroom right after eating like I was. I've been slowly increasing my fat over these last 6 weeks. Decreasing my protein intake and lowering my carbs to 20%. No issues and I've lost 27lbs and over 7 inches off my waist and butt. Trying to get my mom to do the diet. She also has no gallbladder.
eve witts Can I ask how you started the keto like around what numbers? I also had my gallbladder removed around the same time as yourself. Heard yesterday I shouldn't do keto because it's been removed or I will gain weight and have other issues. I really wanted to try it but this news intimidated me a bit more than I already was. I still really want to try keto.
Shayna Aaaasa when I started keto I was 268 lbs. I'm down now to 217 lbs. Pretty much I'm staying away from packaged foods and doing simple keto. Real food nothing processed also I take a shot of apple cider vinegar to help my gut bacteria. It was out of whack on the American diet and was the reason I ran to the restroom constantly. I thought I had ibs
Try taking ox bile salts after your meal to boost your bile especially if you take MCT oils. Add lots of coconut oils to your foods, avocados, olives and good mayonnaise. Also make keto breads from coconut and almond flours, eggs, ground nuts etc... (lots of good recipes) These breads sit in your system for a while which helps your digestion. Apple Cider Vinegar and keeping up your electrolytes really helps. Good luck Take care from Canada
My Dad (M.D.) had his gallbladder removed when I was a "wee tyke"(early 1950's). All of my life he ate a relatively high fat low carb diet. He did have some digestive problems near the end of his life but none that were obvious throughout my formative years.
I have had gallbladder and bariatric surgery, I've been doing my research on this and with success from a few friends, i decided to try it out, well I can say that after sticking with the keto diet for two weeks I am down 7lbs!!!
@@cheryl2455 I had both surgeries and i dunno how to start keto. Some people told me i need to do it little by little but i'm worried about the calories if i'm not eating enough cause i get hungry in the middle of the night and binge eat. I soo wanna start keto diet i just need help if you have any advice.
@@saraalswailem6931 About a week after cutting out sugar, I stopped having cravings for anything. I had my gallbladder removed 10 years ago. I'm down 27 pounds since June 1st, 2020. (4 months total) It takes longer, just keep trying. And everybody is different. I also find that a nice hot drink, like tea, helps inbetween meals. Or do something that gets your mind busy.
Yes I have my gallbladder removed and I think you right to say money was what those doctors and surgeons cared about all the tests cost me lots of $ glad to say my gut health has always been good before Keto and now doing Keto your one of the good guys (doctors) must have been raised by good parents
So, I have been on the Keto for 6 months, maybe 7 now due to you and I have dropped 40 pounds, I had cirrhosis of the liver, level 4 and just found out 2 days ago, I have actually improved and am now level 2, no more cirrhosis, the doctor was also shocked. I am also no longer pre-diabetic but the doctor found I had 2 gall stones, he says they are nothing to worry about right now, and I am seeing him in 6 months, you have helped ME TONS, thank you so much but now, I am trying to get rid of the Gall stones, how can I? I have seen a bunch of stuff on getting rid of it, but they are bad for the liver and since I have made progress on getting my liver better, I am not playing them, but do you have anything on helping remove, reduce, eliminate Gallstones?
I don't have a gallbladder and have been on keto diet for 8 month. I have to be careful with MCT oil, anything more than a teaspoon and I get what I call the MCT oil cleanse.
Dr Berry Can not having a gallbladder and eating a high fat carnevoire diet lead to a fatty liver? I have watched most all of the videos on fatty liver and realize that the liver does make bile but my husband and I have done healthy keto for several months then switched to strict carnevoire eating Grass fed finished beef Wild caught fish not a lot Organic chicken Pedersons Non sugar bacon and sausage Pasture raised eggs No grains No sugar not even alternatives except I recently incorporated organic stevia drops in coffee. We have been very faithful His labs came back last week and the nurse said his liver enzymes were elevated prior to carnevoire I had him taking ox bile with meals. Should I resume that Hope you see this would Greatly Appreciate a reply! Thank You for all You do! Blessings!!!
I laughed so hard I am a victim of the modern medical world. They have ripped everything out of me and stuffed me full so much garbage I wish you were my doctor you would make me feel OK I think. Top it with Lyme
Watch out taking Digestive Enzyme supplements that claim to help with fat digestion when your gallbladder is removed. My doctor was concerned that I might have an issue with my pancreas as I had elevated lipase levels in my blood work. Lipase is a common enzyme in these supplements. I didn't even realize it was in there until I asked my gastroenterologist if the supplement was worth taking. Anecdotally, I've no change in BMs since I stopped taking it and blood work is now fine.
I haven't had gallbladder for over 30 years. I take digestive enzymes with prebiotic and probiotics, when I forget to take them with my meals I have big trouble. I eat higher fat meals first thing in morning due to your body moving them faster, then I eat again five hours later for the last meal. I don't eat if I'm not hungry. Usually only eat two meals a day.
an i ask, if youve got no gall bladder and have bad diarrhoea, how do you know whether its caused by too much bile, or not enough! Im going to drastically reduce eryhtritol use (eg my decaf coffee, cream and erythritol gives me severe D), reduce fat intake and see if that eases it. Ive been in ketosis for weeks and not lost a pound! So, im hoping doing this and going onto pure proteins for now will get it going, unless i have to keep it that way because of the gall bladder. So, i dont know whether bile salts will help, or make it worse. Maybe a video on the subject? Just wondering how i then also ensure get the fat soluble vits like D, E and k2. Thank you
Dr can you make a video on avoiding gallbladder surgery ? Is it true you are more prone to pancreatic cancer if you have your gallbladder removed. Can you remove gallstones or sludge without surgery .can you make your gallbladder heal. Please make an in depth video about the cons and pros of surgery
Had my gallbladder removed over 20 years ago, been keto - ketovore since October 2023 then went to Carnivore in January 2024 and still my body didn't like cooked fat, although my palette did lol. However, I can easily tolerate butter added to my meal just before eating or eating butter along side my meal. This I learnt from Steak&Butter Gal, now I rarely have explosive diarrhoea, eating this way has really changed my journey with my meat based high fat way of life. Still healing on Carnivore but since October 2023 to now April 2024 I have lost 15kg, off insulin and have halved my blood pressure meds and hopefully coming off them all together next month. I am going to do a few months of ketovore as really missing my veggies and see what happens.
Thank you very much I do not have a gallbladder and yes I had bloating at the first week of keto plus a continuous fatigue. I was about to buy ox bile salt but I. Thought my liver would increase bile. It was just a guess I don't have any other medical proof for that until I saw your video .Now I am in my third week and I can eat one meal a day without any issue.
I have been eating a Ketogenic lifestyle since August of 2018. I have no gallbladder and have not had issues. Gratefully, Dr Berry you have helped me so much on this life journey. I have no digestive issues eating high fat such as avocados, mct oil, real butter, olive oil etc. I eat OMAD most days
Very relateable to me, i got clean i was 21, from a number of years of smoking methamphetamines. I very frequently never ate any food whatsoever, long story short took doctors 5 months and multiple 3am trips to the ER and exhausting every test the docs could think of, finally they were about to give up and stop testing until i asked for an ultrasound which didnt show anything cz they didnt check the duct. then i was the one who asked the surgeon to remove my gallbladder thinking big deal i dont need it. Haha! Although im very happy to say i eat 1 pretty heavy meal a day, sometimes i extend my fast for 2 or 3 days but i havent had any issues whatsoever. I know diarrhea very, very well. I havent had it at all since i began keto about 3 weeks ago. Just a smaller size, fairly solid movement about every other day or so. Im extremely happy with my new way of life
I had my gallbladder removed last year, and yes sometimes right after I eat a high fat meal, I have to run to the bathroom right away its a bit annoying but well I hope my stomach gets used to it soon.
I have no gallbladder and am doing keto plus OMAD. I have no problems at all. No diarrhea, nothing. I started about 2 months ago. I just got the results of a blood work and the markers for liver function are all good. So..
@@newyorkstreets1432 firstly let me tell you that I got the galbladder removed in September 2017. Now, about your question, a doctor that I respect a lot strongly recommended people like me to use ox bile and I have been thinking about it for a while. Still not taking it because I couldn't find a reliable supplier where I live. As for coffee, I don't drink coffee. I am seriously suspicious about caffeine being a good thing
I only had issues when i first started if i didn't add enough veggies/salad. i think the veggies must have absorbed the fat lol. not sure but that is what worked for me
My daughter takes the following Oh... I take Celexa and a bunch of vitamin supplements (zinc, b6 p5p, magnesium, B12, B6, selenium, D3, Vit E, Fish Oil
I’m on day three and don’t have a gallbladder and whew I noticed a difference! Lol but I’m assuming my body will adjust soon. Good to know why, thanks!
Wow! This is exactly what I have been experiencing and almost instinctually felt the need to back off a bit for balance, and a break before ramping up again. My gall bladder was removed at age 15 and my appendix was removed at age 7! Sounds like there is still hope though.
Thanks for the heads up. I was wondering about this since my gallbladder was removed years ago. The diet has changed my body so much. I have lost weight and all of my blood work is in good shape.
7 months into Keto with no gall bladder. Losing about 7 pounds a month average and eating in a 4-6 hour window, one meal and one snack. What I find is that a few days a week, since I don't eat more fat than is in fatty meat or the oil in my salad dressing or butter on my vegetables, I will get hungry and need a fat snack, 100-200 calories of pure fat or fat with a bit of protein, spaced a few hours before or after my regular meal or as part of my snack. When I do that I'm great. I don't do fat bombs or those drinks with all the fat added. Too much fat at once for me, once it gets over 200 calories of it.
Dr. Berry thank you for validating this! I do Keto as a type 1 diabetic without a gallbladder and without a pancreas! I hesitated doing this diet because I had Dr's tell me that I couldn't and shouldn't ever eat a fatty diet, but I started slow and listened to my own body and worked into it over a period of 4 weeks. I still have to manage taking pancreatic enzymes for digestion and timing is everything to keep from having loose stools, but I feel better than I have in years and my overall digestive health has improved tremendously by eating this way.
I have no gallbladder and have been going slow. When I upped my fat in one meal I got a bit ill. My problem is that I'm hungryyyyyy. One of the things that attracted me most to this WOE was lack of hunger and I feel like I'm not getting that perk. Will it get better???
Jenny B bile salts caused me awful diarrhea and cramping. I assumed I needed them after my GB was removed so I took them. Huge mistake. I didn’t need them at all.
Watch out taking Digestive Enzyme supplements that claim to help with fat digestion when your gallbladder is removed. My doctor was concerned that I might have an issue with my pancreas as I had elevated lipase levels in my blood work. Lipase is a common enzyme in these supplements. I didn't even realize it was in there until I asked my gastroenterologist if the supplement was worth taking. Anecdotally, I've no change in BMs since I stopped taking it and blood work is now fine.
I think it's different for everybody. It helps some people, not others. Some people have naturally large opening where the bile excretes into the intestines, they have no problems. But bile production in your liver can always change. If you see a lot of fat in your stool, or diarrhea, it might help.
No gallbladder for 16 years - went carnivore and have done relatively well on small meals for almost two weeks. Then had a small meal of sausage and an egg and got my usual neck pain that runs right under my jaw. Too much fat in that one, I think. An ice pack really helped. Will go lower fat the rest of the day. These headaches/neck aches are not fun
I had my gallbladder out years ago. Still have indigestion from high fat meals years later, it's a bit better but not the same as it used to be. I eat slowly and eat 3-5 meals per day. I'm not sure how people do keto. I even tried ox bile and it just hurt my stomach. 😕
hello, I don't know if you notifications on older videos, but you should do a video on "Carnivore without a Gallbladder" - I was at the carnivore conference in Boulder, CO and I remember Miki something said yes, he does not have one and does fine. but I think the people would love a video from you on the subject . Especially since you know so much now
I don't have a gallbladder. I eat Keto & I do OMAD. My meal has anywhere from 60-90 grams of fat. I take a digestive enzyme/bile salt and drink 3 tblsp of apple cider vinegar about 15 minutes before my meal. I have no digestive issues.
I've had bariatric surgery AND I don't have a gallbladder. I had an emergency gallbladder removal on Dec 23 and started full on keto on Jan 5. When I started having some digestive issues, someone recommended a probiotic multi-enzyme with ox bile and that fixed me right up. I wish I had known about keto before my gastric sleeve surgery, but it's better late than never.
Im so glad I found this..I had RNY bypass and gallbladder removal and doing keto carnivore but struggling with the digestive issues.. did bile salts help and what type and how much did you use, thank you in advance
Gosh your videos are the most binge worthy thing on the internet. Any question I have you somehow already have the answer. I had a gallbladder removal probably 5 1/2 years ago. I started intermittent fasting before going keto so my body was already in a fat adapting thing with a good 2 day water fast. I then started like you said adding the fat in slowly, but I found I could take more and more and it not be a issue. I cook just about anything keto friendly/low/no carb in butter or bacon. I swear the liver is a a little miraculous. I haven’t had a single issue. Maybe alittle runny stools occasionally but I had IBS day on and off for years and it was worse with a carb based diet. Anything is better than the American standard. Believe in your liver y’all! It will take care of you if you take care of it!
Dr. Berry, Do you recommend against bile salts as a supplement? Have been taking them and do feel better with than without. Also, my mom has no gallbladder and she seems to do so so much better with bile salts at mealtimes. Thoughts?
Is it true that coconut oil starts breaking down in the mouth. The Enzymes in the mouth allows it to start breaking down and it is an anti fungal. I heard that coconut oil by passes, the Gall bladder's job and goes to the liver which is excellent for those who have had their gall bladders removed? I have a question which no doctor is addressing, how in gods green Earth are you suppose to keep your carbs below 50 or 20 on a keto life style when you are suppose to be eating 4700g of food (carbs)in order to get benefit from potassium each day. What if on top of that you happen to have say a prolapse and you are going to the toilet all the time, especially at night time. What can you do? I am on Keto, on IT and on Omad because I need to lose weight for my health. No one is addressing this. I put this same question to Dr Berg today on facebook, waiting to see if he even replys.
Hey Dr. Berry, I have a question. Can you do a video on keto's effects on the kidneys. My wife has NHP, and she is told to limit her protein because of spilling. My thinking is that keto can be relatively low protein if one chooses. I also found a paper published a few year ago where the ketogenic diet was performed on rats with kidney disease. They found in the study that keto was very kidney sparing, and in some cases, the damage was reversed to an extent. I know this maybe a niche topic, but honestly I want my wife to be healthy. Keto has changed my life, and I would love her to experience the same benefits as me. She's affriad of the diet because she see the amount of protein that I consume. I don't think she takes into account the actual amount of leafy greens that are in my diet. I mentioned the study to her nephrologist, and he didn't know what I was talking about. As I don't like to do anything half-cocked, can you look into this subject? Thanks for all of your information. Your channel is by far my favorite in terms of information and inspiration.
I don't have a gall bladder anymore and have been doing Keto since January...... I loosely follow the mod fat mod protein low carb philosophy. I try to keep my fat intake less than 90grm a day and have had no GB issues or diarrhea.
Thank you, Dr. Berry, for your great videos. I think a key takeaway from this one is that everyone is different and you have to see what your body can and can't handle. I am one of the fortunate ones. I had my gallbladder removed back in 1990 when I was 20 years old and I have had no trouble doing keto. When I started 5 months ago my fat adaptation occurred relatively quickly and I now do OMAD without having to take any special supplements. So please don't let gallbladder removal keep you from starting keto.
KetoAngela ... same here for me. I got fat adapted within a week on keto. And I have no gall bladder, but have no issues with the fats. I generally eat 1 meal a day.
I had mine removed in an emergency surgery following a pain I had that ended with me in the emergency room. I want to do keto and this was a question I had.
Just had my gallbladder removed and listening to this video has helped. Been Keto for 6 years and in those six years I have been ketovore for almost three. Just trying to listen to my body and maybe eat smaller meals to get my protein and the fat my body needs. Thank you again Dr Ken Berry!
For some reason I did not have the issues with the fat and no gallbladder. Friends I have did have issues. Interesting. And I went into eating Keto totally cold turkey. Had the Keto flu for a few days but that was it. Thank you!
After watching another video on this exact subject I decided to do a search and you came up Dr. Berry and since you're one of two doctors I mostly pay attention to I was very happy I did that. Dr. Eric Berg is the other doctor I mentioned although he's not an MD but more of a nutritionalist but he says yes you can do a keto diet but you might need some bile salts which of course you can buy from him. My mom's on the Keto diet and she has been for about 2 months and she's lost around 10 lbs. She hasn't had a gallbladder for around 15 years. She also was recently diagnosed as a type 2 diabetic and does not take medicine. She's trying to lose the weight and possibly change that status by doing so. But I'm so glad I found this video by you because you were a lot more encouraging than Dr. Berg was and provided some really useful information. My mom recently changed the keto diet to a more modified keto diet in the last week or so to where she is not taking in as much fat because she wanted her body to burn her own fat not burn the fat she was taking in. So I was not surprised when you said if you don't have a gallbladder you can most certainly do this diet but you should go slower. That made a whole lot of sense and now I can pass this information on to her. You are an amazing doctor and helpful to so many people. Many many thanks!
Got my gallbladder removed 10 years ago after the Doctors found one large stone, and because they convinced that I had to as my father died of Cancer of the Gallbladder ... Since then, my weight got higher and higher, digestion worse and worse. Brainwashed for the last 3 years thinking I had to be a low fat vegan, getting fatter still. Decided a few weeks ago to do keto and fasting, and reintroduce animal products, using ACV and Betaine HCL to help me digest the higher fats and proteins. Slowly reintroduced eggs and sardines and salmon. Fatty foods like cream, bacon, or cheese make me have instant issues. The great news is, I lost 20 pounds in 3 weeks doing this!!!
Question! I have been doing Keto for the better part of 5 years. Last year-started having Gastro issues after indulging on a cruise. It has lasted all year but all tests/procedures came up neg-although I still had symptoms. I got lazy with keto and in this years time I apparently gained a gallstone that is 24mm. Is there a chance to shrink it naturally?
My gallbladder was removed in 2005 - I started eating LCHF/Keto in 2010. I have never looked back. I had more of the problems you talked about when I was still a sugar eater. Losing 120lbs was the answer. No issues consuming the fat.
That has been my experience too.
i don't really see a problem either. i went into ketosis after a week. i'm still trying to get fat adapted and haven't lost anything yet but i'm hopeful.
My gallbladder was removed on 2000, I had been on Keto for a year,lost 160 pounds so far, revert diabetes, so, every now and then I experienced bloating or gasses, but, is a small price to pay, I feel great without those extra pounds
@@vipermorrison3370 Hello. Im having my gallbladder removed this coming friday and so worried since Ive been on keto over 2.5 years. Do you think ill be able to continue on my keto diet without my gallbladder? Keto has helped me loose 117 lbs and reversed my diabetes and high blood pressure. Hope everything goes well for me..im very worried to be honest.🤔😔🤔😔🤔😔
Soy Yo how has your recovery been?
I had mine removed a year ago this month.
At what point can we begin suing doctors for talking people into surgeries to remove necessary organs just so they can make a buck?
I don't have a gall bladder, but to be honest...KETO is just what my body ordered...I adjusted so quickly and got happy real quick!
Lori Dupuy I have ibs and my body adjusted quickly too
Our bodies are very adaptable
Lori Dupuy thank you this makes me feel better
Are you sure you are keto? Did you measure your blood glocose and ketones? Glucose should be below 80 and ketones above 2. I have a gallbladder and I can't even eat keto without serious nausea and diarrhea.
I personally think that bacuase we try to avoid fat so we lose balance and eat a lot of carb instead that even worsen the things.
Wish I would have heard this 23 years ago. 🤦🏼♀️
Right?!
Best time to start carnivore diet is a year ago, the second best time is now.
I have no gallbladder and what I've found is that I can't eat 100% carnivore because it gives me diarrhea, but I can eat 95% carnivore (super low carb keto). I just have to add a very small serving of vegetable to my meals. I guess it's the tiny bit of fiber in the veg, but whatever it is, it works.
This gives me hope, mine sadly has to come out next week :(
I’m OMAD ketovore for 12 months plus - no gall bladder - very few problems - just love you and your wife . Xxx
This gives me hope, mine sadly has to come out next week :(
I have had 10 abdominal surgeries for endometriosis- plus surgeries to remove my appendix, Gaul bladder and a hysterectomy. My surgeon told me my gaul bladder was perfectly normal (so, most likely endometriosis). I can’t take estrogen post hysterectomy due to the endometriosis (reared its ugly head immediately when I tried). Anyway, I have put on over #100 in the 15 years since my hysterectomy (I have hypothyroidism too). Just starting Keto this week. I got bile salts (heard they can help). Wish me luck!!
I had my gallbladder removed when I was a young woman and LONG before I learned to question people in the medical profession and do my own research. I have been on Keto since 10.01.19 and am successfully eating only one meal a day. I do have a bullet coffee with butter in the morning, and then eat dinner with my family at night. So far, I haven't had a hard time of it. Thanks for the words of encouragement in your videos. =)
My pancreas shut down-had to have it out (gallbladder) or die, almost did anyway! Glad to be alive-I'm eating keto-and IF-I like 1 meal a day!
I also had pancreas shutdown and had my gallbladder removed. I'm eating a keto-like diet, cutting out sugar and processed foods. Does it help to take enzymes and/or Ox Bile?
This past week. Thanks to Dr Berry. I got on the scale and weighed 299.9! I have lost 21 lbs in about a few months.
Hey Doc Berry! Great to see you again. Question: Can a person without a gallbladder benefit from taking a bile supplement or support? Something like ox bile or artichoke?
It’s been hard.... lots of failures on this journey. I will take 10 steps forward and then 5 steps back. Every time I get an attack, it lasts days and whenever I try to eat keto foods I will throw everything up. I will literally be forced by my body to eat carbs because anything else I will have to throw up. Its been a hard journey, but God’s Grace has been keeping me going. I won’t give up. I know God will sustain me through, even when my physical body is weak, my spirit is strong.
Amen
I had the same issue. only thing I could eat was bland carbs. so had to stop keto. did you ever get an ultrasound.? or manage to keep eating keto.? I want to start again but so afraid of attacks. I can sympathize for sure. I'm doing low carb high protein atm. with no problems. scared to Ramp up the fat levels tho.
Try taking digestive enzymes with your meals
@@vixen_vexed i think keto can be good but still gallstones are caused by consuming too much fat, and that is a lot of what you eat with keto, you can still get stones in your liver even after your bladder has been removed
@@Channiej93 I just got some bile salts and digestive enzymes gonna see if that helps. but yes the high fat diet is a short term thing for me I think. I can do high protein low carb just too much fat does not agree with me it seems to cause problems long term
So glad I found this video. I did a google search and every link gave this long list of do's and don'ts for being on keto without a gallbladder. It sounded much more complicated than I was looking for. I only started keto a few days ago and pretty much went full steam ahead. I had mine removed 13yrs ago and since then always had urgent diarrhea when I eat along with extreme pain. Sometimes I couldn't even make it through a meal without running to the bathroom. Anyway, i have not had a single bout of diarrhea since Monday, when I started keto. I didn't even think to look up keto without a gallbladder until I saw a different video mentioning gallbladder/liver health and then I was like OH NO. So, thank you!
Same thing here. I was afraid of starting because I researched and found I shouldn’t doing keto/carnivore. And I would have diarrhea after most of my meals (normal American diet).
I started carnivore 4 days ago and I’ve been having normal stools once a day.
Had Roux-en-Y and my gall bladder removed in 1999. Very happy on keto for almost a year now, and low carb for years before that. No issues.
are you taking bile salt ?
I had the same thing but get pain in my left side when I eat fat and meat. I am wondering if I just need to ease in slowly? Like eat non starchy vegetables and less fat at first until I adjust. How do you feel with the higher fats?
This is the best news i've heard in months, i thought i was screwed
I've been on Keto for 17weeks I've lost 44 pounds. I don't have a gallbladder. I have noticed periodically I get loose stools. I was wondering why. I changed my Macros to lower Fat and am doing much better now. Thanks for the info
That's fantastic!
Did you ever get pain where gallbladder was doing keto? I have been doing keto for 1 week and stopped cause of the pain it wasnt horrible it just scared me which brought me here haha
R u still doing keto.
Curious to know what ratio of fat/proteins/carbs has worked for you 😊
Hi there! That's fantastic weight loss! I have had my gallbladder removed too and I am desperate to loose weight. Your results have given me confidence to follow the Ketogenic diet. 👍
My Gall Bladder was removed in 2014. I was obese, had gout attacks, and my GB had already turned gangrenous. I changed my lifestyle and diet which made me lose 30 pounds; then started "no sugar" and keto diets last September 2017 which cut another 20 pounds and about 7 waist-inches off. My current speed of weight loss has slowed down, but I'm hoping to drop the final 10 to hit my ideal weight (based on BMI), but that may already be too much. 🤣
Now my blood pressure, uric acid and blood sugar are normal based on my last exam. Awesome!
Hey
Have you found gallbladder removal didn't hinder weight loss then ?
@Coco-ny5wh I had no issues. It was a complicated operation so eating wasn't on mind mind. I remeber being fearful of eating so my weighg had dropped. The choice to cut out sugar came after that period. I currently do intermittent fasting now as well as avoiding sugar and carbs. I've never felt healthier in my life.
@gall_crafter_works positive go hear! My ops in two days. Super scared and don't want to get "fatter" lost a stone already and want to loose about 3 more ! Alot of people make weight lose seem not possible without a gallbladder.
Happy your doing so well !
@Coco-ny5wh I believe you can do it. It felt impossible for me as well given I spent most of my life overweight. There will definitely be some adjustments as your body gets used to the changes, but take it slow. Cut the sugar when your ready, and fight all temptation HAHA. Weight loss is just one of many other heallth benefits waiting for you. I wish you well, and pray for your successful operation and good health.
@gall_crafter_works thank you so much. I'm believing more that it's the choice after the op. And not the op in itself.fpr weight gain.
You must be a mind reader cause just yesterday someone was asking me this question. Thanks Dr Berry 🤗
Been there, I took 1 or 2 ox bile salt tablets after I ate for the first month or so to boost up my bile and then slowly reduced it.
Simple, cheap and it works, not like my stupid gallbladder, that thing nearly killed me!
I eat one meal a day in 2 small parts to get my caloric needs so fasting 22.5 hours a day most days.
I love it and 70% fat is no problem just don't take too much MCT oil at one time or nothing will keep the diarrhea away!
what's MCT
What brand of bile salt u taked
So you eat one big meal broken up by about 1/2 an hour?
Thanks Terry great advice❤!!!
I had my gallbladder removed 20 years ago and I have been keto for years with no perceptible problems and my wife and I also practice Omad. I guess the longer you go keto the more your liver adapts
Like many here, I had my gallbladder removed, nearly 30yrs ago. Until I started Keto, I had many episodes of gi issues. Since starting Keto 8 weeks ago, I’ve had 1, after eating my first solid meal following a 60 hr fast. Considering I used to have this issue nearly every time I went longer then 12 hrs with out food, I’d say Keto is a major win!!
I had my gallbladder out 4 years ago. I started out eating about 70 grams a fat a day. Now I'm up to 100 . No problems .I've lost 35 pounds in 6 months. At my goal weight 145. I'll never go back to eating carbs.
When I was in high school I had appendicitis, they had to remove it and when I woke up they said I had gall stones so they took my gall bladder too. Butchers!
20 yrs ago I had my gallbladder removed after it ruptured. I had been on “protein power” diet for 3 yrs. for PCOS and Metabolic syndrome.They made me leave this way of life. 10 yrs later I had ballooned to 396 lbs. I had the gastric sleeve and only dropped to 210 lbs but herniated a disc in my back and had 2 kids. So back up to 264 lbs. My TSH was elevated and ferritin only 6. So I am going to change to this way of life and my Dr will run new tests after 3 months. We are switching the family to this keto way of life. But, I am struggling a bit with the fat and the food volume for IF. But we are determined to heal our bodies and get off all processed foods.
I had my gallbladder removed in 03. I've always had issues eight after with anything I eat. But Keto has helped the problem. I still go but I'm not rushing to the bathroom right after eating like I was. I've been slowly increasing my fat over these last 6 weeks. Decreasing my protein intake and lowering my carbs to 20%. No issues and I've lost 27lbs and over 7 inches off my waist and butt. Trying to get my mom to do the diet. She also has no gallbladder.
eve witts Can I ask how you started the keto like around what numbers? I also had my gallbladder removed around the same time as yourself. Heard yesterday I shouldn't do keto because it's been removed or I will gain weight and have other issues.
I really wanted to try it but this news intimidated me a bit more than I already was. I still really want to try keto.
Shayna Aaaasa when I started keto I was 268 lbs. I'm down now to 217 lbs. Pretty much I'm staying away from packaged foods and doing simple keto. Real food nothing processed also I take a shot of apple cider vinegar to help my gut bacteria. It was out of whack on the American diet and was the reason I ran to the restroom constantly. I thought I had ibs
Shayna Aaaasa also I was closer to 50 net carbs in the beginning and slowly lowered it to 20 net.
Try taking ox bile salts after your meal to boost your bile especially if you take MCT oils.
Add lots of coconut oils to your foods, avocados, olives and good mayonnaise. Also make keto breads from coconut and almond flours, eggs, ground nuts etc... (lots of good recipes)
These breads sit in your system for a while which helps your digestion.
Apple Cider Vinegar and keeping up your electrolytes really helps.
Good luck
Take care from Canada
Do you have any supplements lile enzymes or oxbile to help digest fats?? Sorry im just asking people i dont have gall bladder also kust 3 weeks ago
Good to know! My gallbladder and I parted ways years back (he never calls anymore) but I am still trying this Keto journey.
I have no gallbladder and I have constipation. I need help to get better.
My Dad (M.D.) had his gallbladder removed when I was a "wee tyke"(early 1950's). All of my life he ate a relatively high fat low carb diet. He did have some digestive problems near the end of his life but none that were obvious throughout my formative years.
My gallbladder was removed over 15 years ago and I have been happily keto for years!
Omg!! Thank you so much!! My family was pushing me to stop because I don’t have a gallbladder. You’ve answered so much for me!!
I have had gallbladder and bariatric surgery, I've been doing my research on this and with success from a few friends, i decided to try it out, well I can say that after sticking with the keto diet for two weeks I am down 7lbs!!!
Melissa Baker l have had both of those surgeries and I am doing great on Keto & IF
Also had bariatric surgery and no gallbladder. Subscribed to you both
@@cheryl2455 I had both surgeries and i dunno how to start keto. Some people told me i need to do it little by little but i'm worried about the calories if i'm not eating enough cause i get hungry in the middle of the night and binge eat. I soo wanna start keto diet i just need help if you have any advice.
@@saraalswailem6931 About a week after cutting out sugar, I stopped having cravings for anything. I had my gallbladder removed 10 years ago. I'm down 27 pounds since June 1st, 2020. (4 months total) It takes longer, just keep trying. And everybody is different. I also find that a nice hot drink, like tea, helps inbetween meals. Or do something that gets your mind busy.
Yes I have my gallbladder removed and I think you right to say money was what those doctors and surgeons cared about all the tests cost me lots of $ glad to say my gut health has always been good before Keto and now doing Keto your one of the good guys (doctors) must have been raised by good parents
So, I have been on the Keto for 6 months, maybe 7 now due to you and I have dropped 40 pounds, I had cirrhosis of the liver, level 4 and just found out 2 days ago, I have actually improved and am now level 2, no more cirrhosis, the doctor was also shocked. I am also no longer pre-diabetic but the doctor found I had 2 gall stones, he says they are nothing to worry about right now, and I am seeing him in 6 months, you have helped ME TONS, thank you so much but now, I am trying to get rid of the Gall stones, how can I?
I have seen a bunch of stuff on getting rid of it, but they are bad for the liver and since I have made progress on getting my liver better, I am not playing them, but do you have anything on helping remove, reduce, eliminate Gallstones?
Apple cider vinegar.
@@cynthiasmith409 thank you
What about a combination of Having a Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver disease, No gall bladder and in Ketogenic diet
dabavera This is my issue as well. Did you ever find out?
I don't have a gallbladder and have been on keto diet for 8 month. I have to be careful with MCT oil, anything more than a teaspoon and I get what I call the MCT oil cleanse.
R you still on keto nowadays? Kissit
I was so sick at first.
BunnyBear did u stay in keto?
MCT culd be consider also as an anti-constipation agent :-) new use
thanx for letting us know
I just had my gall bladder removed :(.
Thank you!! ... and YES please do a video for post-bariatric patients (and the subsequent deficiencies that they face)... that would be awesome! :)
Dr Berry
Can not having a gallbladder and eating a high fat carnevoire diet lead to a fatty liver?
I have watched most all of the videos on fatty liver and realize that the liver does make bile but my husband and I have done healthy keto for several months then switched to strict carnevoire eating
Grass fed finished beef
Wild caught fish not a lot
Organic chicken
Pedersons Non sugar bacon and sausage
Pasture raised eggs
No grains
No sugar not even alternatives except I recently incorporated organic stevia drops in coffee.
We have been very faithful
His labs came back last week and the nurse said his liver enzymes were elevated prior to carnevoire I had him taking ox bile with meals.
Should I resume that
Hope you see this would Greatly Appreciate a reply!
Thank You for all You do!
Blessings!!!
Can you recommend a good bile preparation. Having quite a bit of diarrhea. No gall bladder. Have cut down some on the fat. Thanks.
I laughed so hard I am a victim of the modern medical world. They have ripped everything out of me and stuffed me full so much garbage I wish you were my doctor you would make me feel OK I think. Top it with Lyme
I've read that Ox Bile can be helpful if you don't have your gallbladder. Would you recommend it?
Watch out taking Digestive Enzyme supplements that claim to help with fat digestion when your gallbladder is removed. My doctor was concerned that I might have an issue with my pancreas as I had elevated lipase levels in my blood work. Lipase is a common enzyme in these supplements. I didn't even realize it was in there until I asked my gastroenterologist if the supplement was worth taking. Anecdotally, I've no change in BMs since I stopped taking it and blood work is now fine.
What is the harm of elevated lipase?
Dr Hyman recommended getting an enzyme with Lipase! Why is it bad? Mr Furious
I haven't had gallbladder for over 30 years. I take digestive enzymes with prebiotic and probiotics, when I forget to take them with my meals I have big trouble. I eat higher fat meals first thing in morning due to your body moving them faster, then I eat again five hours later for the last meal. I don't eat if I'm not hungry. Usually only eat two meals a day.
an i ask, if youve got no gall bladder and have bad diarrhoea, how do you know whether its caused by too much bile, or not enough! Im going to drastically reduce eryhtritol use (eg my decaf coffee, cream and erythritol gives me severe D), reduce fat intake and see if that eases it. Ive been in ketosis for weeks and not lost a pound! So, im hoping doing this and going onto pure proteins for now will get it going, unless i have to keep it that way because of the gall bladder. So, i dont know whether bile salts will help, or make it worse. Maybe a video on the subject? Just wondering how i then also ensure get the fat soluble vits like D, E and k2. Thank you
Thank you, thank you, thank you, Dr. Berry!!! You are a blessing!
I eat KETO, have no gall bladder and OMAD: still eat one meal a day perfectly 👍🏼 nor problems at all
Heyy can i know in omad at what time of day you eat ?
@@swatisingh4619 I eat at 1400 or 1800 h
Dr can you make a video on avoiding gallbladder surgery ? Is it true you are more prone to pancreatic cancer if you have your gallbladder removed. Can you remove gallstones or sludge without surgery .can you make your gallbladder heal. Please make an in depth video about the cons and pros of surgery
Had my gallbladder removed over 20 years ago, been keto - ketovore since October 2023 then went to Carnivore in January 2024 and still my body didn't like cooked fat, although my palette did lol. However, I can easily tolerate butter added to my meal just before eating or eating butter along side my meal. This I learnt from Steak&Butter Gal, now I rarely have explosive diarrhoea, eating this way has really changed my journey with my meat based high fat way of life. Still healing on Carnivore but since October 2023 to now April 2024 I have lost 15kg, off insulin and have halved my blood pressure meds and hopefully coming off them all together next month. I am going to do a few months of ketovore as really missing my veggies and see what happens.
why is no one answer this question. can lion or keto unblock the gallbladder????
Hey doc can you do a video on the pros & cons of gallbladder removal. I'm having issues being told removal is the way to go but I'm soooo hesitant.
Same here
Me too do want to part with it
Thank you very much
I do not have a gallbladder and yes I had bloating at the first week of keto plus a continuous fatigue. I was about to buy ox bile salt but I. Thought my liver would increase bile. It was just a guess I don't have any other medical proof for that until I saw your video .Now I am in my third week and I can eat one meal a day without any issue.
Wouldn't it be helpful to take a good quality digestive enzyme supplement to help digest the fatty foods?
I had mine removed while being on Keto three years ago... After my surgery I was told to be plant based..🤷🏻♀️
I got mine removed 12/22/2020, and I was told same thing 😝
I have been eating a Ketogenic lifestyle since August of 2018. I have no gallbladder and have not had issues. Gratefully, Dr Berry you have helped me so much on this life journey. I have no digestive issues eating high fat such as avocados, mct oil, real butter, olive oil etc. I eat OMAD most days
Very relateable to me, i got clean i was 21, from a number of years of smoking methamphetamines. I very frequently never ate any food whatsoever, long story short took doctors 5 months and multiple 3am trips to the ER and exhausting every test the docs could think of, finally they were about to give up and stop testing until i asked for an ultrasound which didnt show anything cz they didnt check the duct. then i was the one who asked the surgeon to remove my gallbladder thinking big deal i dont need it. Haha! Although im very happy to say i eat 1 pretty heavy meal a day, sometimes i extend my fast for 2 or 3 days but i havent had any issues whatsoever. I know diarrhea very, very well. I havent had it at all since i began keto about 3 weeks ago. Just a smaller size, fairly solid movement about every other day or so. Im extremely happy with my new way of life
What is your take on ox bile and digestive enzymes to help with fat digestion? 🤔
And what about gallbladder stones? Can patients do keto?
You can also take enzyme supplements (like I do) to digest fat and fiber.
? Bile sludge without a gallbladder with significant weight loss can cause pancreatitis. Make a video on that. No mention of ox bile?
great video, i have no gallbladder, does ox bile help ? i am on keto!
So what would the macros look like starting out slowly? Doing my research to have the best result sans my gallbladder. Thank you.😊
I had my gallbladder removed last year, and yes sometimes right after I eat a high fat meal, I have to run to the bathroom right away its a bit annoying but well I hope my stomach gets used to it soon.
😮mg my surgeon said those exact words 😢
I have no gallbladder and am doing keto plus OMAD. I have no problems at all. No diarrhea, nothing. I started about 2 months ago. I just got the results of a blood work and the markers for liver function are all good. So..
Did you use any supplements like..ox bile or anything??? Also you allowed to drink bulletproof coffee??
@@newyorkstreets1432 firstly let me tell you that I got the galbladder removed in September 2017. Now, about your question, a doctor that I respect a lot strongly recommended people like me to use ox bile and I have been thinking about it for a while. Still not taking it because I couldn't find a reliable supplier where I live. As for coffee, I don't drink coffee. I am seriously suspicious about caffeine being a good thing
I only had issues when i first started if i didn't add enough veggies/salad. i think the veggies must have absorbed the fat lol. not sure but that is what worked for me
That's exactly what my surgeon told me ; "it serves no purpose and you don't need it".
Would taking bile salts supplements help with digesting fat when you don't have a gallbladder?
My daughter takes the following Oh... I take Celexa and a bunch of vitamin supplements (zinc, b6 p5p, magnesium, B12, B6, selenium, D3, Vit E, Fish Oil
Can I carnivore without a GB?
I’m on day three and don’t have a gallbladder and whew I noticed a difference! Lol but I’m assuming my body will adjust soon. Good to know why, thanks!
Katie Petrick Are you still doing keto? How is it going?
Wow! This is exactly what I have been experiencing and almost instinctually felt the need to back off a bit for balance, and a break before ramping up again. My gall bladder was removed at age 15 and my appendix was removed at age 7! Sounds like there is still hope though.
I had my gallbladder out at 15, appendix and tonsils out at age 9.
Thanks for the heads up. I was wondering about this since my gallbladder was removed years ago. The diet has changed my body so much. I have lost weight and all of my blood work is in good shape.
7 months into Keto with no gall bladder. Losing about 7 pounds a month average and eating in a 4-6 hour window, one meal and one snack. What I find is that a few days a week, since I don't eat more fat than is in fatty meat or the oil in my salad dressing or butter on my vegetables, I will get hungry and need a fat snack, 100-200 calories of pure fat or fat with a bit of protein, spaced a few hours before or after my regular meal or as part of my snack. When I do that I'm great. I don't do fat bombs or those drinks with all the fat added. Too much fat at once for me, once it gets over 200 calories of it.
Dr. Berry thank you for validating this! I do Keto as a type 1 diabetic without a gallbladder and without a pancreas! I hesitated doing this diet because I had Dr's tell me that I couldn't and shouldn't ever eat a fatty diet, but I started slow and listened to my own body and worked into it over a period of 4 weeks. I still have to manage taking pancreatic enzymes for digestion and timing is everything to keep from having loose stools, but I feel better than I have in years and my overall digestive health has improved tremendously by eating this way.
I have no gallbladder and have been going slow. When I upped my fat in one meal I got a bit ill. My problem is that I'm hungryyyyyy. One of the things that attracted me most to this WOE was lack of hunger and I feel like I'm not getting that perk. Will it get better???
Should someone without a gallbladder supplement with bile salts?
Jenny B bile salts caused me awful diarrhea and cramping. I assumed I needed them after my GB was removed so I took them. Huge mistake. I didn’t need them at all.
Watch out taking Digestive Enzyme supplements that claim to help with fat digestion when your gallbladder is removed. My doctor was concerned that I might have an issue with my pancreas as I had elevated lipase levels in my blood work. Lipase is a common enzyme in these supplements. I didn't even realize it was in there until I asked my gastroenterologist if the supplement was worth taking. Anecdotally, I've no change in BMs since I stopped taking it and blood work is now fine.
I think it's different for everybody. It helps some people, not others. Some people have naturally large opening where the bile excretes into the intestines, they have no problems. But bile production in your liver can always change. If you see a lot of fat in your stool, or diarrhea, it might help.
No gallbladder for 16 years - went carnivore and have done relatively well on small meals for almost two weeks. Then had a small meal of sausage and an egg and got my usual neck pain that runs right under my jaw. Too much fat in that one, I think. An ice pack really helped. Will go lower fat the rest of the day. These headaches/neck aches are not fun
Are you sure the fat is causing your headaches and neck pain. I have 3 herniated discs in my neck and CHF which causes both symptoms.
I had my gallbladder out years ago. Still have indigestion from high fat meals years later, it's a bit better but not the same as it used to be. I eat slowly and eat 3-5 meals per day. I'm not sure how people do keto. I even tried ox bile and it just hurt my stomach. 😕
The gallbladder serves several very useful functions and surgeons shouldn't be so quick to remove it!
Try digestive enzymes
Thanks Dr. Berry! I had mine out 30 or so years ago. I'm doing ok so far most days. I got some Oxbile and it seems to be helping.
hello,
I don't know if you notifications on older videos, but you should do a video on "Carnivore without a Gallbladder" - I was at the carnivore conference in Boulder, CO and I remember Miki something said yes, he does not have one and does fine. but I think the people would love a video from you on the subject . Especially since you know so much now
If someone has had problems with gall stones can they still eat keto?
I don't have a gallbladder. I eat Keto & I do OMAD. My meal has anywhere from 60-90 grams of fat. I take a digestive enzyme/bile salt and drink 3 tblsp of apple cider vinegar about 15 minutes before my meal. I have no digestive issues.
So fasting is out so how can I do this.
I've had bariatric surgery AND I don't have a gallbladder. I had an emergency gallbladder removal on Dec 23 and started full on keto on Jan 5. When I started having some digestive issues, someone recommended a probiotic multi-enzyme with ox bile and that fixed me right up. I wish I had known about keto before my gastric sleeve surgery, but it's better late than never.
Im so glad I found this..I had RNY bypass and gallbladder removal and doing keto carnivore but struggling with the digestive issues.. did bile salts help and what type and how much did you use, thank you in advance
I wish dr Berry would do a deep dive into bypass and gallbladder removal.
Gosh your videos are the most binge worthy thing on the internet. Any question I have you somehow already have the answer. I had a gallbladder removal probably 5 1/2 years ago. I started intermittent fasting before going keto so my body was already in a fat adapting thing with a good 2 day water fast. I then started like you said adding the fat in slowly, but I found I could take more and more and it not be a issue. I cook just about anything keto friendly/low/no carb in butter or bacon. I swear the liver is a a little miraculous. I haven’t had a single issue. Maybe alittle runny stools occasionally but I had IBS day on and off for years and it was worse with a carb based diet. Anything is better than the American standard. Believe in your liver y’all! It will take care of you if you take care of it!
Dr. Berry, Do you recommend against bile salts as a supplement? Have been taking them and do feel better with than without. Also, my mom has no gallbladder and she seems to do so so much better with bile salts at mealtimes. Thoughts?
Sorry I didn't read older comments addressing this. Still think bile salts for a few weeks or months is helpful...
Is it true that coconut oil starts breaking down in the mouth. The Enzymes in the mouth allows it to start breaking down and it is an anti fungal. I heard that coconut oil by passes, the Gall bladder's job and goes to the liver which is excellent for those who have had their gall bladders removed? I have a question which no doctor is addressing, how in gods green Earth are you suppose to keep your carbs below 50 or 20 on a keto life style when you are suppose to be eating 4700g of food (carbs)in order to get benefit from potassium each day. What if on top of that you happen to have say a prolapse and you are going to the toilet all the time, especially at night time. What can you do? I am on Keto, on IT and on Omad because I need to lose weight for my health. No one is addressing this. I put this same question to Dr Berg today on facebook, waiting to see if he even replys.
Hey Dr. Berry, I have a question. Can you do a video on keto's effects on the kidneys. My wife has NHP, and she is told to limit her protein because of spilling. My thinking is that keto can be relatively low protein if one chooses. I also found a paper published a few year ago where the ketogenic diet was performed on rats with kidney disease. They found in the study that keto was very kidney sparing, and in some cases, the damage was reversed to an extent. I know this maybe a niche topic, but honestly I want my wife to be healthy. Keto has changed my life, and I would love her to experience the same benefits as me. She's affriad of the diet because she see the amount of protein that I consume. I don't think she takes into account the actual amount of leafy greens that are in my diet. I mentioned the study to her nephrologist, and he didn't know what I was talking about. As I don't like to do anything half-cocked, can you look into this subject? Thanks for all of your information. Your channel is by far my favorite in terms of information and inspiration.
I guess taking out the gall bladder and appendix is fine if you are following the corporate medicine recommended diet of eating
mostly cheap grains.
I don't have a gall bladder anymore and have been doing Keto since January...... I loosely follow the mod fat mod protein low carb philosophy. I try to keep my fat intake less than 90grm a day and have had no GB issues or diarrhea.
Gallbladder mistakenly removed instead of hiatal hernia diagnosed... so now on PPI for Gerd. Don't know what to do.
Apple Cider Vinegar...look at Dr Bergs videos.
Thank you, Dr. Berry, for your great videos.
I think a key takeaway from this one is that everyone is different and you have to see what your body can and can't handle. I am one of the fortunate ones. I had my gallbladder removed back in 1990 when I was 20 years old and I have had no trouble doing keto. When I started 5 months ago my fat adaptation occurred relatively quickly and I now do OMAD without having to take any special supplements. So please don't let gallbladder removal keep you from starting keto.
KetoAngela ... same here for me. I got fat adapted within a week on keto. And I have no gall bladder, but have no issues with the fats. I generally eat 1 meal a day.
I had mine removed in an emergency surgery following a pain I had that ended with me in the emergency room. I want to do keto and this was a question I had.
Just had my gallbladder removed and listening to this video has helped. Been Keto for 6 years and in those six years I have been ketovore for almost three. Just trying to listen to my body and maybe eat smaller meals to get my protein and the fat my body needs. Thank you again Dr Ken Berry!
I’m suffering, had my gallbladder out two years ago, keto causes extreme diarrhea 😢 anything else bloat and constipation😢 thanks for the tips
For some reason I did not have the issues with the fat and no gallbladder. Friends I have did have issues. Interesting. And I went into eating Keto totally cold turkey. Had the Keto flu for a few days but that was it. Thank you!
I've been doing Keto for about a year and still periods of diarrhea. I want to stay on Keto because I've lost 40 pounds. Not quite sure how to fix it.
Maybe adding more fiber every time you eat fatty foods will help?
After watching another video on this exact subject I decided to do a search and you came up Dr. Berry and since you're one of two doctors I mostly pay attention to I was very happy I did that.
Dr. Eric Berg is the other doctor I mentioned although he's not an MD but more of a nutritionalist but he says yes you can do a keto diet but you might need some bile salts which of course you can buy from him.
My mom's on the Keto diet and she has been for about 2 months and she's lost around 10 lbs. She hasn't had a gallbladder for around 15 years. She also was recently diagnosed as a type 2 diabetic and does not take medicine. She's trying to lose the weight and possibly change that status by doing so.
But I'm so glad I found this video by you because you were a lot more encouraging than Dr. Berg was and provided some really useful information. My mom recently changed the keto diet to a more modified keto diet in the last week or so to where she is not taking in as much fat because she wanted her body to burn her own fat not burn the fat she was taking in. So I was not surprised when you said if you don't have a gallbladder you can most certainly do this diet but you should go slower. That made a whole lot of sense and now I can pass this information on to her. You are an amazing doctor and helpful to so many people. Many many thanks!
Got my gallbladder removed 10 years ago after the Doctors found one large stone, and because they convinced that I had to as my father died of Cancer of the Gallbladder ... Since then, my weight got higher and higher, digestion worse and worse. Brainwashed for the last 3 years thinking I had to be a low fat vegan, getting fatter still. Decided a few weeks ago to do keto and fasting, and reintroduce animal products, using ACV and Betaine HCL to help me digest the higher fats and proteins. Slowly reintroduced eggs and sardines and salmon. Fatty foods like cream, bacon, or cheese make me have instant issues.
The great news is, I lost 20 pounds in 3 weeks doing this!!!
Im so upset with the doctor. Suggested to remove my gallbladder!!! I didn’t know all they wanted is to get paid by insurance.
Thank you Dr. Berry! ❤️
Question! I have been doing Keto for the better part of 5 years. Last year-started having Gastro issues after indulging on a cruise. It has lasted all year but all tests/procedures came up neg-although I still had symptoms. I got lazy with keto and in this years time I apparently gained a gallstone that is 24mm. Is there a chance to shrink it naturally?